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Poi is a form of juggling or object manipulation employing a ball suspended from a length of flexible material held in hand and swung in circular patterns, said to resemble club-twirling. Poi spinning originated with the Māori people of New Zealand
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History and Meaning of "Poi"
Poi is a form of juggling or object manipulation employing a ball suspended from a length of flexible material held in hand and swung in circular patterns, said to resemble club-twirling. Poi spinning originated with the Māori people of New Zealand (poi means "ball" in Māori) as a means to develop flexibility, strength and coordination - particularly dexterity of the wrist - and as an exercise of movements central to the use of hand weapons, including the patu, mere, and kotiate, a violin-shaped club.
In Maori culture, the discipline of poi evolved into a traditional performance art practiced primarily by women. The art includes storytelling and singing choreographed to poi routines, and developed in conjunction with others disciplines - such as waiata a ringa, haka, and titi torea - included in kapa haka performances. Contemporary poi has built upon the Māori discipline, combining spinning arts from around the world.
Poi is a form of juggling or object manipulation employing a ball suspended from a length of flexible material held in hand and swung in circular patterns, said to resemble club-twirling. Poi spinning originated with the Māori people of New Zealand (poi means "ball" in Māori) as a means to develop flexibility, strength and coordination - particularly dexterity of the wrist - and as an exercise of movements central to the use of hand weapons, including the patu, mere, and kotiate, a violin-shaped club.
In Maori culture, the discipline of poi evolved into a traditional performance art practiced primarily by women. The art includes storytelling and singing choreographed to poi routines, and developed in conjunction with others disciplines - such as waiata a ringa, haka, and titi torea - included in kapa haka performances. Contemporary poi has built upon the Māori discipline, combining spinning arts from around the world.
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Jesse Harkness - Dance With Fire
Started by Andrew Harvey Apr 16.
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Comment by Jesse Pail Harkness on April 28, 2009 at 4:41pm - to other who would like to join the group, more videos will be added, and discussion is promoted, free beginner lessons are available
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Comment by Jesse Pail Harkness on April 28, 2009 at 4:40pm
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yes started by Andrew Harvey... but i was right there when we made it together :)
yeah man, im really hoping to get some people together i know many of them, we can start a serious professional base on yoru site but you didnt need to know that.
i hadnt really thought till now that i know a small few of them fairly spread out who would probably enjoy a profile.
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Comment by Andrew Harvey on April 16, 2009 at 10:51am - Hey dude! Great idea, this area is flooded with so many talented Poi dancers and performers. This aught to get some real attention! Awesome job mang
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